A recent Senate inquiry has been told the family law system must be overhauled to ensure children have a say in the decisions that affect them. At present there is no obligation to engage children but that a Judge may choose to do so. The law these days permits the...
A Family Report is a written document prepared by an independent social worker or a psychologist specialised in working with children and families. There are two types of Family Reports: The Court determines when a Family Report is required during the proceedings and...
In parenting matters, it is more often than not that the Court will make an Order for a Family Report to be prepared. Usually the Court will pay for a Family Report for the parties. However parties can engage a private family reporter where they have the resources to...
